Charles X Figural Ormolu Mantel Clock Depicting Urania
By Nicholas Douillon
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant clock is distinguished by its crisply modeled subject and the extraordinary
Bronze
French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy
By Lesieur
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A magnificent large gilded and patinated bronze period French Empire mantle clock depicting Urania
Bronze
$8,136
H 15.36 in W 13.59 in D 5.71 in
Fire-gilded French Directoire bronze clock, ca. 1790 Urania as Muse of Astronomy
Located in Münster, DE
, science, and philosophy. The two figures of Urania and the putto flank the clock case on the left and
Bronze, Enamel
French Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb gilt bronze and Sienna marble clock depicting Urania (muse of astronomy).
Bronze
$2,800
H 16 in W 12.5 in D 5.25 in
French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy
Located in New York, NY
French Empire period early 19th century ormolu bronze mantel clock depicting Urania, muse of
Bronze
French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
Located in London, GB
clocks: a large sculptural surmount. In the present clock, the sculptural surmount depicts Urania, Greek
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
$30,524
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 9.06 in
French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze books, which indicate her learning. Beneath Urania is the malachite clock drum, inset
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock Urania - Allegory of astronomy Montpellier Bronze, marble, enamel circa 1825
Enamel, Ormolu
Highly impressive Empire Urania Mantel clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Impressive Empire clock with the Goddess Urania making notes (also spelt Ourania, in Greek
Griotte Marble
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 11.62 in D 6.11 in
French Louis XVI Mantel Clock 'Urania' by Gille L'Aîné, circa 1760
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Urania, moulded break front base with foliate reliefs raised on bun feet, signed at the back for the
Bronze
Sold
H 14.57 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
Jean-André Reiche, Empire Pendule Urania, Allegory of Astronomy, Paris, 1820s
Located in Greven, DE
Dimensions: 37 x 31 x 10 cm Description: Beautiful mantel clock designed by the famous Parisian bronzier
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
French 19th Century, Louis XVI Ormolu Bronze Clock featuring Urania
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent clock in chased and ormolu bronze representing Urania ,daughter of Zeus ,an allegory of
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Clock Figure of Urania ca.1800
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Antique pearlware English Staffordshire pottery clock figure of Urania c1800. Urania is a Greek
Sold
H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 6.89 in
Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze Depicting "Allegory of Astronomy"
Located in Warsaw, PL
producing an Urania clock, in 1766 for the Royal Palace at Warsaw. Since then the enthusiasm for this theme
Gold Plate
19th Century French Cathedral Clock
Located in High Point, NC
19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...
Bronze
$48,260
H 36 in W 17 in D 12.25 in
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
By Maison Marquis, Languereau
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...
Enamel, Bronze
$175,000
H 108 in W 96 in D 24 in
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A palatial and superb early 20th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XVI style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke François Linke The arched top with scrolled corners and centered by ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$4,294
H 20.87 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French Empire style gilt bronze mantle clock. The foliate and fruit engraved gilt-brass dial with enamel painted roman numerals. Inside with eight day movement w...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$1,984Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.07 in W 14.97 in D 5.71 in
Empire Era Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock Representing a Figure in Neo-Egyptian Style
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French patinated and fire-gilt clock depicting a standing figure in the neo-Egyptian style, Empire Era, 1800-15. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and...
Bronze
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 17.72 in D 15 in
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock A truly magnificent Chinese Guangzhou studio automaton clock , large triple deck body supported on...
Bronze
$113,675
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Claude Galle, (1759–1815, master in 1786) is one of the most renowned bronziers active during the Napoleonic period, such as Pierre-Philippe Thomire, André-Antoine Ravrio and Louis-S...
Marble, Bronze
$76,310
H 28 in W 30 in D 10.5 in
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...
Bronze, Ormolu
$7,059
H 20.08 in W 16.15 in D 9.06 in
Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine and large Louis XVI style French mantel clock, from the end of the Napoleon III period, 1870-1880. The clock is bronze casted and has a fire-gilded finish, the dial is enamele...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$45,000
H 28.75 in W 13 in D 8 in
Vintage Chinese Canton Automaton Acrobat Musical Pagoda Waterfall Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Fine Canton Workshop Chinese Automaton Acrobatic Figure Musical Pagoda Bracket Clock Here for your consideration is a large Chinese Canton bracket clock. The gorgeous hardwood cas...
Brass
$30,524
H 19.5 in W 16 in D 9 in
19th Century French White Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
An Impressive Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock In the Louis XVI Manner Constructed from a marble platform with a bronze group above; all confidently dressed with exquisite hand-c...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
$19,000
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, Signed F. Berthoud, Paris
By Ferdinand Berthoud
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble mantel clock, signed F. Berthoud, Paris, France, early 19th century. Clock works.
Marble, Bronze
$117,934
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
By Achille Brocot, Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
A Superb Coromandel-Veneered Mantle Clock The case constructed of very well-figured Coromandel giving the maximum amount of decorative effect, with gilt bronze accents; the plinth...
Brass, Ormolu
$20,811
H 19.69 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50m, width 21cm, depth 14cm This fine mantel clock is an excellent ex...
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Amersham, GB
This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality, finely cast and gilded with its original burnished and chased finish, this clock i...
Ormolu
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.25 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
A large English George III Style Musical Automaton bracket clock. The gorgeous gilt bronze case is decorated with beautiful brass casting applications. There is a large pagoda on the...
Brass, Enamel
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.